HUMAN TOUCH HT-1280 “SWAN”
NAMED ONE OF 2009′S MOST INNOVATIVE CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Long Beach, CA – NOV. 11, 2008 – Human Touch®, the leading brand of high-technology, design-oriented massage chairs for today’s modern and traditional living spaces, today announced the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has named the Human Touch HT-1280 hand-held massager an Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award honoree in the Health and Wellness product category. CEA recognized the HT-1280 – also known as the “Swan Softouch Massager” – for its advanced technologies, which deliver a whisper-quiet, deep-muscle massage replicating the percussive techniques of expert massage therapists. The award was bestowed today at the Consumer Electronic Show’s (CES) New York Press Preview, the organization’s annual sneak peek of the hottest new products and upcoming technology trends.

The dual-speed HT-1280 is a perfectly balanced, ergonomic hand-held massager that incorporates many of Human Touch’s exclusive advanced technologies to deliver a whisper-quiet, deep-muscle massage. Its sleek yet sturdy design enables the HT-1280 to emulate the hands and techniques of professional massage therapists, delivering articulate and accurate energy bursts directly to targeted muscles instead of vibrating up the handle and arms. The HT-1280′s intelligently angled form allows users to pinpoint an ultra-quiet invigorating and soothing massage for hard-to-reach problem areas in the back and shoulders that tend to be most prone to tension, aches and pains.

“We are thrilled the Consumer Electronics Association has recognized the ‘Swan’ for its innovative technology and ergonomically contoured design,” says Rich Jorgensen, chief marketing officer, Human Touch. “This brilliantly simple hand-held massager typifies Human Touch’s nearly 30-year commitment to developing products that help people feel better. The HT-1280′s advanced technology takes the vibration out of the arm and hand and focuses it all into the targeted muscles for a whisper-quiet, deep, therapeutic massage. It’s tremendously gratifying to be recognized for a product that people can use anywhere and anytime to improve their quality of life.”

Human Touch, the United States market leader of premier robotic massage products, offers advanced technology and designs for consumers seeking to incorporate health and wellness into their everyday routines. Appealing to back pain sufferers, sports enthusiasts, and those looking for a respite from today’s hectic lifestyles, Human Touch delivers high-quality Robotic Massage® chairs, zero-gravity recliners, and other massage products that are generations ahead of the competition. Wholly owned by Interactive Health®, Human Touch currently sells products to back-care specialty stores, fine furniture stores across the country, international retailers and distributors in more than 48 countries, and online at www.humantouch.com.